Not exactly sure what is wrong w/Ms. Purity? I thought her to be eggbound, but now not sure. Seems to just be lethargic & lagging behind everyone else. Has been having issues getting into coop. (ramp 6" & deck under ramp & door 20"?) Past 3 nites found under coop (enclosed, dry/warm area, out of weather).
Front of comb has lost a bit of color. Her appetite is great, if it's something she likes. Waddles very slowly w/tail tucked. Stands and walks w/head and tail down. Does a lot of sitting. Believe to be reason for dirty bottom.
Her and 2 other hens have not laid since late July. Were coming out of molt, when a 6' rat snake decided to get into coop w/them. 2 nd nite, a neighbor came over & we (he mostly) wrangled it out of coop.
Goldie, one of the other chickens started laying early Mar. Not normal laying, but weather keeps fluctuating. Ebony & Ms. Purtty ~ nothing.
Front of comb has lost a bit of color. Her appetite is great, if it's something she likes. Waddles very slowly w/tail tucked. Stands and walks w/head and tail down. Does a lot of sitting. Believe to be reason for dirty bottom.
Her and 2 other hens have not laid since late July. Were coming out of molt, when a 6' rat snake decided to get into coop w/them. 2 nd nite, a neighbor came over & we (he mostly) wrangled it out of coop.
Goldie, one of the other chickens started laying early Mar. Not normal laying, but weather keeps fluctuating. Ebony & Ms. Purtty ~ nothing.